Off Market2888d on marketHistoric · 139 yrs
20 Forest Dr
Short Hills, NJ, 07078 • 07078 • Essex County
$3,661,200
$502/sqft
7Beds
5Baths
7,287Sqft
0.85 acLot
1887Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1887 · 139 years of history
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
2888 days on market
Established listing
$502/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1887 · Historic
Location is key! Steps to Short Hills train station and Glenwood Elementary School. Hartshorn Sage House #45, .85 acre impressive gardens, Gunite in-ground pool, guest quarters carriage house above garage, sumptuous NEW marble Master bath: soaking tub, rain shower glass stall shower. Huge Great Room addition with stone wall and wood burning fireplace and wall of windows + French doors to spacious, private gardens, adjacent to gourmet eat-in kitchen. Elegant formal living room with 2 fireplaces and lovely dining room with fireplace. 4 Bedrooms and 2 full baths + office on second floor, 3 bedroom and 1 bath on 3rd level. First floor laundry, mudroom, full bath and guest closets. Full finished Recreation Room on Lower Level: Play room, Gym, Den, Storage. Elegant entry, wood floors, high ceilings, custom cabinetry, 5 decorative fireplaces, many new windows. Located in heart of Old Short Hills.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$23,879/month
Principal & Interest$18,997
Property Tax$3,661
Insurance$1,220
Down payment20% ($732,240)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $2,928,960 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingleFamily
Year Built1887
HeatingGas
CoolingCentral
Parking2 Parking spaces
Lot0.85 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Year built1887
Systems
HeatingGas
CoolingCentral
Parking & Outdoor
Lot0.85 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood07078
Annual tax$46,577
Parcel1202109000000009
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths4
Features & details
4 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Garbage disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
Heating
Gas
Cooling
Central
Exterior Features
Exterior
Stucco
Room details
2 rooms detailed
Dining Room
Family Room
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusOff Market
Days on market2888
Est. value$3,661,200
Est. rent$7,031/mo
Tax rate2.02%
Price/sqft$502
Last sold$2,300,000
Tour days6
Views44
How are the schools in Short Hills?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Short Hills, NJ, 07078
Price history
8 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 18, 2018Sold$2,300,000$316GSMLS
Aug 31, 2017Price Change$2,495,000$342Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Short Hills Office
Jun 29, 2017Price Change$2,698,000$370Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Short Hills Office
Mar 16, 2017Listed For Sale$2,888,000$396Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Short Hills Office
Apr 25, 2013Sold$2,822,500$387GSMLS
Jun 19, 2012Listing Removed$3,295,000$452Lois Schneider Realtor
May 16, 2012Price Change$3,295,000$452Lois Schneider Realtor
Mar 23, 2012Listed For Sale$3,495,000$480FloorPlanOnline LLC.
Sold$2,300,000
May 18, 2018•$316/sqft•GSMLS
Price Change$2,495,000
Aug 31, 2017•$342/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Short Hills Office
Price Change$2,698,000
Jun 29, 2017•$370/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Short Hills Office
Listed For Sale$2,888,000
Mar 16, 2017•$396/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Short Hills Office
Sold$2,822,500
Apr 25, 2013•$387/sqft•GSMLS
Listing Removed$3,295,000
Jun 19, 2012•$452/sqft•Lois Schneider Realtor
Price Change$3,295,000
May 16, 2012•$452/sqft•Lois Schneider Realtor
Listed For Sale$3,495,000
Mar 23, 2012•$480/sqft•FloorPlanOnline LLC.
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 15, 2025$46,577$2,350,000
Apr 15, 2024$46,577$2,350,000
Apr 15, 2023$45,661$2,350,000
Apr 15, 2022$45,543$2,350,000
Apr 15, 2021$45,355$2,350,000
Apr 15, 2020$45,355$2,350,000
Apr 15, 2019$44,697$2,350,000
Apr 15, 2018$44,697$2,350,000
Apr 15, 2017$60,797$2,942,600
Apr 15, 2016$59,414$2,822,500
Apr 15, 2015$56,902$2,822,500
Apr 15, 2014$62,981$2,822,500
Apr 15, 2013$61,841$3,256,500
Apr 15, 2012$60,180$3,256,500
Apr 15, 2011$58,422$3,256,500
Apr 15, 2010$58,907$3,256,500
Apr 15, 2009$58,964$3,356,500
Apr 15, 2008$55,820$3,532,900
Apr 15, 2007$62,784$3,532,900
Apr 15, 2006—$2,961,500
Apr 15, 2005—$2,961,500
Apr 15, 2004$58,045$2,961,500
Apr 15, 2003—$2,961,500
Apr 15, 2002—$2,961,500
Apr 15, 2001—$503,600
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Local context around this listing
Short Hills, NJ • Essex County
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
0704107078
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